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Semih Ekşi

@semiheksi

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I am an SEO and digital marketing specialist driving measurable organic growth.

Turkey

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What I'm looking for

I seek a data-driven SEO/digital marketing role where I can lead technical SEO, content and e-commerce strategies, collaborate cross-functionally, apply AI tools, and drive measurable organic and conversion growth.

I am an experienced SEO and digital marketing specialist who delivers measurable organic and conversion growth through technical SEO, content strategy, and data-driven optimization. I have improved site performance and search visibility across e-commerce, travel, and high-traffic content platforms, achieving notable results such as a 40% reduction in bounce rate and double-digit organic traffic gains.

I lead cross-functional efforts with engineering, design, and content teams to execute audits, schema and site-speed improvements, crawlability fixes, internal linking, backlink strategies, and paid media optimization. I integrate analytics and AI tools into workflows to scale content planning and continuously refine strategies for sustainable long-term growth.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

SEO Specialist

Sun Cabo Vacations

May 2025 - Aug 2025 (3 months)

Conducted technical SEO audits for luxury villa and holiday rental websites, improving mobile compatibility, site speed, and crawlability. Developed keyword and meta strategies and secured niche backlinks to increase organic visibility and site authority.

Technical SEO Keyword Research Backlinks Internal Linking

E-Commerce Specialist

Mcdodo Türkiye

Jan 2022 - Jan 2024 (2 years)

Managed website, Google Merchant, Google Business and marketplace operations and optimized landing pages and order workflows, reducing bounce rates by 40% on key pages. Executed SEO strategies that increased organic traffic by 20% and drove 150% growth for Mcdodo Türkiye within two years.

Marketplace Landing Page Optimization Google Ads Google Analytics

SEO Manager

Connect On Digital

Jan 2020 - Jan 2024 (4 years)

Designed and implemented comprehensive SEO campaigns including technical fixes, content optimization, and backlink strategies while coordinating with engineering and content teams to improve site speed, mobile compatibility, and schema. Managed paid media, influencer and affiliate programs and reported performance using Google Analytics, Search Console, Ahrefs, and SEMrush.

Technical SEO Content Strategy Backlinks Google Analytics Google Search Console Ahrefs SEMrush Paid Media

SEO Manager

Freelance

Jan 2014 - Jan 2021 (7 years)

Managed large-scale SEO operations across thousands of websites, improving organic visibility with technical, on-page, and off-page optimizations for high-traffic niche sites (2M+ daily visits) spanning 12,300 domains. Integrated AI tools into content planning and oversaw WordPress and custom site development and maintenance.

Technical SEO On Page SEO Off Page SEO WordPress Website Optimization Google Analytics Ahrefs AI Tools

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Tekirdağ Veliköy Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School

Vocational High School Diploma, Web Design and Programming

2006 - 2010

Completed the Web Design and Programming program at Tekirdağ Veliköy Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School from 2006 to 2010, focusing on web development and programming fundamentals.